Lot Essay
This sculpture depicts the moment at which Shakyamuni achieves his enlightenment at the site of Bodh Gaya in Northeastern India.
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LATE HEIAN PERIOD (12TH CENTURY)
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A wood figure of Shaka Nyorai (Shakyamuni)
Late Heian period (12th century)
Carved and assembled from cypress wood in warihagi zukuri technique and modeled as the Buddha seated in lotus position with hands in the "concentration" gesture, the hair arranged in small snail-shaped spiral curls (rahotsu), wearing a robe open at the torso and falling in pleats, the body applied with lacquer, inlaid jewels on the forehead and in the hair
23 5/8 in. (60 cm.) high
Late Heian period (12th century)
Carved and assembled from cypress wood in warihagi zukuri technique and modeled as the Buddha seated in lotus position with hands in the "concentration" gesture, the hair arranged in small snail-shaped spiral curls (rahotsu), wearing a robe open at the torso and falling in pleats, the body applied with lacquer, inlaid jewels on the forehead and in the hair
23 5/8 in. (60 cm.) high